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Mixed causes behind Mildura worker deficit, says City Heart
MILDURA worker shortages cannot be blamed on any one cause, says Mildura City Heart manager Danielle Hobbs. “No one seems to be able to put…
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From the Philippines to Mildura, a family’s story
LAST week, the Serojales reflected on their first 12 months as leaders of Mildura’s Salvation Army, and the chaotic departure from their home in the…
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Menindee Lakes flood brake ‘doesn’t make any sense’
THE decision to protect Menindee from flooding by cancelling planned extra releases from Menindee Lakes has met with controversy in the township, where there are…
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Rotary Club lends backing to myeloma support bid
MILDURA has been identified as one of a handful of regional areas in need of a support group for people suffering from myeloma, an incurable…
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Powerline works cut fire risk, says government
THE Victorian Government says its Powerline Bushfire Safety Program has led to a huge reduction in bushfire risk, following the release of an independent report…
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Mildura T20 idea gets a social media bashing, but …
A SUGGESTION to bring top-class T20 cricket to the new Mildura Sporting Precinct has copped a big bashing on social media, but could it be…
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How can we help? Mildura libraries survey public
MILDURA libraries are looking to improve services and want the public to contribute opinions about meeting local needs. The Mildura Rural City Council library team…
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Building permits on the rise in north-west Victoria
MORE than 7000 building permits were issued across north-west Victoria last year, signalling an almost 7 per cent increase on 2020. New data from the…
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Rapid tests coming for firefighters, says CFA
THE CFA says it is expecting more than 60,000 rapid antigen tests to be delivered in the coming weeks, following delays in global supply chains.…
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More money for fruit fly effort
THE National Fruit Fly Council has secured funding from Hort Innovation for phase four of the project that will co-ordinate fruit fly management in Australia until…
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Cooler, drier week ahead for Sunraysia
MILDURA can expect some respite from hot and humid conditions this week. For the first day of February on Tuesday, southerly winds are forecast to sweep…
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Mildura could win from a Commonwealth Games bid, says mayor
MAYOR Liam Wood says Mildura could benefit from a successful Victorian bid for the Commonwealth Games following a change to the games’ scheduling. Mildura was…













